Global Patent Index - EP 0840200 A2

EP 0840200 A2 19980506 - Interactive desktop system with adjustable image display

Title (en)

Interactive desktop system with adjustable image display

Title (de)

Interaktives Desktopsystem mit verstellbarer Anzeige des Bildes

Title (fr)

Système interactif de bureau avec affichage ajustable d'image

Publication

EP 0840200 A2 19980506 (EN)

Application

EP 97305195 A 19970714

Priority

GB 9614837 A 19960712

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0838751A2] An interactive desktop system comprising a work surface, a video projector for displaying images in a display area, an camera for capturing images present on the work surface, and an image processing computer coupled to the projector and to the camera, and adjustment means for adjusting, in response to user action, the field of view of the camera. In the preferred embodiment, the adjustment means comprises a frame including a housing in which the camera is disposed, the frame being movable (in a manner similar to that of a shade of a desk lamp) whereby the field of view of the camera is altered. In another embodiment, the image processing computer is adapted for modifying, in response to a user input, the dimensions of the display area and/or the resolution of the images displayed therein. The image processing computer may include means, responsive to a user input designating a position on the work surface, for causing movement of the housing whereby the said designated position is moved to within the field of view of the camera. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

G06F 3/033

IPC 8 full level

G06F 3/042 (2006.01); G06F 3/14 (2006.01); G06F 3/00 (2006.01); G06F 3/033 (2013.01); G06T 3/40 (2006.01); H04N 1/00 (2006.01); H04N 1/195 (2006.01); H04N 1/387 (2006.01); H04N 5/232 (2006.01); H04N 7/18 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

G06F 3/033 (2013.01 - EP US); G06F 3/0425 (2013.01 - EP US); G06F 3/04883 (2013.01 - EP US); G06F 3/04886 (2013.01 - EP US); G06T 3/40 (2013.01 - EP US); H04N 1/00283 (2013.01 - EP US); H04N 1/195 (2013.01 - EP US); H04N 1/19594 (2013.01 - EP US); H04N 1/3875 (2013.01 - EP US); G06F 2203/04808 (2013.01 - EP US); H04N 2201/0436 (2013.01 - EP US); H04N 2201/0438 (2013.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0840200 A2 19980506; EP 0840200 A3 20030618; EP 0840200 B1 20170607; EP 0838751 A2 19980429; EP 0838751 A3 20030618; EP 0838751 B1 20170830; GB 9614837 D0 19960904; JP 4028916 B2 20080109; JP H10191155 A 19980721; US 6067112 A 20000523

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 97305195 A 19970714; EP 97305193 A 19970714; GB 9614837 A 19960712; JP 22186497 A 19970714; US 86946497 A 19970605